1793 Chain 1C Periods VF25 PCGS. S-4, B-5, R.3. This early
die state piece has no evidence of the obverse die cracks that
appear on later die states. The obverse has periods following the
date and LIBERTY, providing immediate confirmation of the variety.
It is thought that the engraver was someone other than the engraver
of the earlier Chain cent dies, and Breen speculated that it may
have been a sample die prepared by Joseph Wright during his bid to
receive an appointment as the Mint's engraver.
All of the individual die details are sharp on this example,
including a boldly visible date. Both sides show a combination of
steel-brown, mahogany, and lighter tan, with minor corrosion of
little concern. MRB Fine 12.From The Christmas Lake Collection.(Registry
values: P5) (PCGS# 91341)

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